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CAUTION:
Purchase supplies and seeds from reputable suppliers and follow instructions for proper safety and growing. Carter-
Hoffmann assumes no liability for conditions resulting from improper growing, maintenance and safety. Follow all safe food han-
dling practices when growing and harvesting.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For your safety and the proper operation of this appliance, please follow these safety guidelines. This manual should remain
with the GardenChef so that new owners and users learn about the product and relevant safety precautions. Carefully read
through this manual before installing and using the GardenChef.
Do not let children operate this appliance. It is designed to be operated by adults. Make sure all users have read this manual
thoroughly.
The water from your GardenChef is not potable and not suitable for drinking.
Keep your seeds, nutrients and growing media in a safe, clean, dry storage area.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
1. Be familiar with the appliance use, limitations and associated restrictions. Operating instructions must be read and under-
stood by all persons using or installing this appliance.
2. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
3. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in the manual.
4. Cleanliness of this appliance and its accessories is essential to good sanitation.
5. DO NOT submerge this appliance in water. This appliance is not jet stream approved. DO NOT direct water jet or steam jet
at this appliance, or at any control panel or wiring. DO NOT splash or pour water on, in or over any controls, control panel
or wiring. DO NOT use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.
6. DO NOT store this appliance outdoors. DO NOT use this product near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, and similar areas.
7. DO NOT operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped. Do not immerse cord or plug in water, keep cord away from heated surfaces, and do not let cord hang over edge
of table or counter.
8. DO NOT cover or block any openings on the appliance.
9. Only qualified service personnel should service this appliance.
Safety Precautions During Operation
1. Do not allow contaminated items and/or garbage inside the appliance.
2. The door should remain closed when not working with the GardenChef.
3. Do not remove the growing drawers when the appliance is watering. Refer to instructions for controlling the watering and
lighting schedules.
4. Do not sit or stand on the open door or growing drawers. Doing so will damage the drawers and slides & is a tipping hazard.
5. Unplug the power cord from the outlet and disconnect the water supply when the appliance is not in use. Place the cap with
storage solution on the pH sensor when it is not in use. It must not be allowed to dry out or it will not function properly.
6. Use genuine OEM parts when servicing and repairing the appliance. Any attempts to repair the GardenChef without an au-
thorized professional can be dangerous, cause damage to the cabinet and void your warranty.
7. Do not place anything on top of the GardenChef.
8. Take care when removing the grow drawers as they are heavy when fully loaded with plants, soil and water. It is advised to
remove the flats of plants before removing the drawers.
9. Before moving your GardenChef, make sure there is no water in the reservoir. Water adds weight and may cause level is-
sues if left in the unit. It may also slosh out of the reservoir creating a slip hazard.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug which must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by provid-
ing an escape wire for the electric current.
WARNING—Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or service
agent if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
